Punchestown
Today, Hurdle2m3f
Verdict
Verdict
EL FABIOLO has seemingly suffered from something of a confidence crisis over fences subsequent to the 2024 Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, in which he was pulled up after a bid mistake at the fifth fence. Indeed, the 8-y-o has failed to complete in three of his five subsequent starts, but it could be that the return to this sphere will help restore his confidence and, if anywhere near his best, he should prove too good for Ballyadam and Spillane's Tower.
El Fabiolo
Ballyadam
Spillanes Tower
2m3f Hrd
2m3f Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. El FabioloJ: P. TownendT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 11P2/F2F-F
- Price History:
- 2.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 150
- Days Since Last Run:
- 246
VerdictHigh-class chaser. Course winner. 5/1, running creditably when fell in William Hill Champion Chase at this course (16.4f, good) on final run of last season. This return to hurdles may serve as a confidence-booster and he will be hard to beat if close to his best. - 2. BallyadamJ: D. J. O'KeeffeT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 213327/13-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 153
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictSmart hurdler. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, third of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (12f, 3/1) on belated Flat debut 35 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Could be a key player back in this sphere. Yard also saddles Lantry Lady. - 7. Spillanes TowerJ: M. P. WalshT: James Joseph Mangan, IrelandF: 121/125-29
- Price History:
- 4.33
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 130
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
VerdictTop-class chaser. Five wins from 16 NH runs. Ninth of 14 in handicap hurdle (6/5) at Naas (20f, heavy) 52 days ago. Clearly more of a force over the larger obstacles, but impossible to rule out given his raw ability. 
3. Glen KilnJ: B. HayesT: David Harry Kelly, IrelandF: 18P1-U12U- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 144
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictUseful hurdler. C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle here in October. 28/1, unseated rider in Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft) 31 days ago. Likely to find one or two too good on these terms.
8. Lantry LadyJ: M. P. O'ConnorT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 14/747-6- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 135
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictUseful hurdler. Sixth of 7 in novice chase at Gowran (16f, heavy, 5/6) 53 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Opposable.
1. Aint Got WingsJ: R. A. DoyleT: Martin Brassil, IrelandF: 211F4-- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 291
VerdictUseful hurdler/chaser in France. Winner of his latest start in this sphere last November (3 subsequent runs have been over fences), but he's not easy to assess in the context of this race and the market will probably be revealing.
6. Shoot FirstJ: P. ByrnesT: Charles Byrnes, IrelandF: 519F-5F3- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 138
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictUseful hurdler. 16/1, third of 5 in minor event hurdle at Clonmel (22f, heavy) 29 days ago, running on. Yard in good form, but a clear career-best will be needed if he's to emerge on top.
4. Bring On The NightJ: Danny GilliganT: James A. Nash, Ireland- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 139
- Days Since Last Run:
- 925
VerdictThrice-raced winner over hurdles. Thirteenth of 19 in handicap (13/8) at Royal Ascot (20f, good) when last seen in June 2023. Switches from Flat to hurdles on debut for new yard and probably best watched this time.- Unnamed Favourite
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